Amber, of Blue Sky Ceremony, is our guest today. Amber was born and raised on St. Thomas. She is the owner of a wedding and event planning planner. Amber has assisted her clients with finding villas and hotels of every kind for groups ranging in size from 2 to... Read more

St. Thomas Weddings and Vow Renewals Thousands of couples choose St. Thomas as their wedding destination. What Makes Getting Married in St. Thomas special? Amber, with BlueSkyCeremony, a destination wedding planner and expert, designs some of the most beautiful weddings and receptions on St. Thomas, offers a few reasons for... Read more

First, a word about getting around St. Thomas. If you haven’t already heard, we drive on the left here. No one really knows why. Or, at least can give a satisfactory answer. So STAY LEFT! 🙂 Once you get the whole “wrong side of the street” thing figured out,... Read more

If you are visiting St. Thomas for the day or a week, these are the beaches that you must visit if you want the idyllic island experience. Each beach has its own character and feel. And each beach is a stand out for different reasons. This is your guide... Read more

The Best Restaurants in the East End of St. Thomas If you are staying in the East End area (Cowpet, Elysian, Sapphire, Ritz Carlton, Sugar Bay) you probably have seen the stretch of bars and restaurants in RedHook. The whole stretch can’t be more than a 1000 ft, but... Read more

Don’t Book a Cruise Ship Excursion Before Reading This! If you plan on booking a shore excursion for your visit to St. Thomas, you have the option of either booking an excursion through the cruise line or through an online booking engine. The cruise ships have an extensive collection... Read more

10 Things to Do in St. Thomas with Kids St. Thomas is a family friendly island. There are countless things to do in St. Thomas if you have kids traveling with you. The most obvious activities for families with children are beach activities. No mystery there. Sand and waves... Read more

Kayak fishing is an exciting new option in St. Thomas. Until recently there was exactly one option for fishing in St. Thomas: a charter boat. The vast majority of charter boats take anglers to the North or South Drop to fish for marlin, mahi-mahi, sailfish and wahoo. Fish for... Read more

With St. John fairly laid back and St. Croix less visited, when it comes to nightlife neither island can compare to the nightlife found on St. Thomas. Here you’ll find many of the popular resorts offer nightclubs and beach bars as well as a number of local hot spots... Read more

St. Thomas Basics St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands has been revitalized in recent years. It is not only the ultimate tropical vacation location; it can be as affordable as a similar vacation to Florida. The warm water is a brilliant turquoise hue, ideal for snorkeling and viewing... Read more

Most vacationers to St. Thomas and St. John never consider a day trip to St. Croix. In my experience people either stay on one island or make a trip over to the British Virgin Islands (BVI). But what most don’t realize is that a day trip to St. Croix... Read more

Villas abound on St. Thomas and they come with every amenity, in every size and in every price range. Whether you want beach front or total seclusion, you will find exactly what you are looking for. This guide gives the basics you will need to begin your search for... Read more

Beach Bars on St. Thomas If you love beach bars and plan on visiting St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands sometime soon, you’re in luck because you’ll have a wide range to choose from. Many of the popular resorts include beach bars on their property while there are... Read more

Enjoy a leisurely ride through downtown Charlotte Amalie and Frenchtown in St. Thomas on a vintage beach cruiser bike. What a fun new way to explore the downtown waterfront area. The St. Thomas Bike Rental Company offers the bikes for day rentals for $20 for kid’s bikes and $25... Read more

My idea of a perfect beach day, aside from perfect weather, sand and water, is a day of relaxing and a few leisurely activities chased with a dose of good drink and a packed picnic spread. But planning the perfect day is easier said than done when you... Read more

While the debate doesn’t quite rise to the level of a Yankees/Redsox rivalry, people that travel often to or live in the Virgin Islands typically have strong feelings one way or another about St. Thomas and St. John. I hear it time and time again from people staying on... Read more

Go Island Hopping! Just by listening to most Jimmy Buffett songs, you’re automatically transported to a life of easy living, sipping frozen rum drinks on a white sand beach overlooking the dazzling turquoise Caribbean waters. Aside from the rum and hammocks, his life and songs conjure up images of... Read more

Enjoy a leisurely ride through downtown Charlotte Amalie and Frenchtown in St. Thomas on a vintage beach cruiser bike. What a fun new way to explore the downtown waterfront area. The St. Thomas Bike Rental Company offers the bikes for day rentals for $20 for kid’s bikes and $25... Read more